On Creating

You know the phrase 'made in the image of God'?  I have always had a hard time relating to that.  I don't feel very much like my creator.  Until this morning when walking the dog and talking with God I told him that I was really excited about the learn to knit party.  I told him that I really wanted to learn how to knit so I could have a craft to take with me.  An antique sewing machine just doesn't fit that bill, ya know?  And He whispered to my soul that He loved to create too.  Which got me to thinking, and then praising Him for that truth.  What a wonderful reason to make the world!  I can only imagine how thrilled God must have been while molding the earth in His gentle hands.  I know how much I enjoy the snip, snip, snip of my scissors while cutting fabric.  And the rhythmic whir of my machine puts my mind at ease.  And the joy of creating when my fabric starts to materialize and I see with my eyes what I've only envisioned in my mind.

How creative and complex our God is!  His creativity knows no bounds.  You can see this by the vast amount of people on the planet, and no two are alike, not even the identical twins.  Or the earth and all that live in it.  Just to try and comprehend it boggles my mind.  Of course I've been told that I'm simple minded, so maybe you should try it and see if it works out better for you.

I guess I've been thinking about creating a lot lately.  This passage from a spiritual warfare book spoke deeply to me.  I suppose God is trying to tell me that I have more than I believe I do.

"We fail to see the creative aspects of our everyday lives.  Housewives especially do not realize this.  While you are doing housework [or tending to children] you are being creative.  You are creating a home and an atmosphere where you can raise servants for the King.  And in which you can build up your husband so that he can be a better servant for the King. This is important to the Lord."

                                                            ---Prepare for War by Rebecca Brown MD

I think that God is trying to catch my attention to the fact that I am doing more than just the routine mundane cook clean wipe noses and bums (which explains why I've felt pressed to memorize and live out Phillipians 2:14--do everything without complaining or arguing).  I am raising up servants for His kingdom.  And they have the same creative gene that He does.  I'm convinced it's what spawns all the pictures and love notes that my children are constantly cranking out.

Thank you Father for being a creative God and for allowing us to be like you!